I completed my first combat deployment in 2007 with the Minnesota National Guard. Until that time I was what many describe as a “weekend warrior.” Meaning I had a profession outside the armed forces and spent just one weekend a month in my Army boots. While I had constantly been proud of my service to my nation, through my experiences over the course of that 22-month deployment I recognized that my real passion lies with the military. After I returned from that deployment I adjusted my commitment to the military from “weekend warrior” to full-time Active Guard Reserve Soldier. Since pursuing my career with the Minnesota National Guard I have thrived, being promoted ahead of my peers, taking on numerous leadership positions, and further making …show more content…
I also have a goal of commanding a battalion of approximately 1,200 Soldiers and being promoted from Major to Lieutenant Colonel. Finally, I hope to continue to be supportive to my wife, Andrea, and children, John, Lia and Grace, as they have stood by me throughout my multiple deployments and my military …show more content…
As I look at how we are evolving, I see the military as being run more and more like a business in terms of managing budgets and personnel, project management, operations, marketing and public relations. I have observed many career military professionals struggle with having the business skills and experiences to successfully evolve with the new military business model.
I am interested in pursuing an MBA at the Carlson School of Management not simply because I strive to get world-class education from a top ranked university, but more over because I especially like the intimacy of the school’s cohort model. The ability to make permanent connections with a group of friends and colleagues will assist me in fulfilling both my short-term and long-term goals.
In the immediate future, there exist situations in the military where we bring in external influences to solve unique problems, and having a network of professionals to turn to would be immensely beneficial. Likewise, I would expect to bring my military experience to assist those in my cohort in their business
This paper will not bore with the definition of a profession. The United States Army is about more than words, it is about action. The action of over 238 years of tradition and service. The Army is a profession. A profession requires its members to adhere to prolonged training and learn specialized skills. A member of a profession must wholly commit himself and his skills to a calling which is entrusted by the public. A profession provides its members with intrinsic value which motivates beyond financial gain. The Army is a higher calling which demands all of these qualities and more.
In conclusion, the experience is the kind of professionalism and pride that make soldiers respected the world over. It’s the experience that singles one out as someone with unique ability and unique qualities. The country depends on the military to fulfill the important mission to protect democracy and keep peace. Excelling as an individual and achieving impossible thoughts are motivating reasons to become a part of the Guard. It’s a way to help reach educational or career goals that are set in life. Take the next step and have it all: adventure, camaraderie, challenge, an extra paycheck, military benefits as well as the satisfaction that comes from serving the country and community; a part-time job with full time benefits.
Now I’m back on the plane to Michigan and I am looking forward to reuniting with my fellow leaders, continuing to inspire young cadets, and taking on an even more influential leadership position. I could use my magic, golden ticket to go to Disney Land, Japan, or even backpack across Europe. However, I would return to Fort Custer for another military training. At the end of the day, I want a chance to influence other people’s lives and challenge myself to grow both as a person and a
There are many things that have impacted my life in a positive way as a result of my military service. For starters, joining the Navy was huge. It got me organized and opened my eyes to an entirely new world, and not just the military service world. The variety of experiences that I’ve had in the service interacting with people from all over the world has helped me grow as a person. However, from the day I entered service, one item or one rank in the structure of the Navy struck me as critical to the operation of the Navy. That item or rank was the position of the Chief Petty Officer. As I entered service I quickly discovered that the Chief was the go to guy and the old saying “ask a chief” had a profound meaning. The Chief was a leader, mentor, and an expert in just about everything, all qualities that I lacked at the time. Then, twelve or so years later, the life changing event for me of being selected as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy came to fruition.
When I joined the United States Marine Corps, I knew it would change my life, but I never realized how great those changes would be. I was trained in public affairs as a print and broadcast journalist, and immediately stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Drastic life changes can take a toll both physically and emotionally over time, and it is always important to have a great personal support system to thrive through those times. My senior advisor at the time, Master Gunnery Sgt. (Master Guns) Charles Albrecht, turned out to be one of the best supporters I could ever ask for.
My journey into the Air Force was one that started off as a business transaction which transformed into one of duty, honor, and service. I have had the distinctive honor of leading joint forces to search for downed aircrew and leading multinational forces to increase combat capability on the Republic of Korea. I know that I am a part of the Air Force lethal force and am prepared to answer my nations calling in any way required.
My short-term objectives are for me to be selected as a congressional fellow, completing the prerequisite educational requirements and gaining the experience of working for Congress. My long-term goals are for me to be selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel and Battalion Command.
Running head: ARMY CAREER TRACKER PROGRAM 1 Army Career Tracker and Development Leaders from the Distance Hector Y. Villegas Senior Leader Course 15K4O ARMY CAREER TRACKER 2 Abstract This paper briefs us about the Army Career Tracker (ACT) a web-based leader development tool that integrates training, assignment, military and civilian education path, related to the Soldier Career Manager Field (CMF). On this website/development tool, the Soldier can create and manage short and long-term goals using the Professional Development Model (PDM). The PDM serve as a professional
The United States Military have a vast variety of Military Occupational Skills (MOS). Human resource (HR) has one of the most critical MOS in the United States army. Human resources sergeants has one of the most difficult tasks when dealing with Soldiers issues, and guidance. Establishing the commanders intent, to adapting and evaluating, manning the force, integrating policies that benefit the force. Human resources has to overcome professional roles and adapt to make it a profession. HR needs to excel, develop, trust, expertise, service and values that contributes to our professional skills. Manifesting different qualities into our careers, will enhance our interpretation of our profession.
“Why would you want to interview me when there are plenty of people back home that would be easier to interview in person?” asks John Stout. He is about 5’11, has dark black hair and his eyes are a rich chocolaty brown. He is tan and has a strong muscular body. John is currently deployed in Bagram Afghanistan. He departed on July 7th, 2016 and will not return until April of 2017. He grew up in Fort Ripley, MN and graduated from Brainerd High School in 2014. John is very close with his Mother, Father, Brother and Sister. He grew up with a wrench in his hand and always helped his Father work on project cars and fixing things around the house. To John, family is everything. His family always took vacations and every summer, he gets to travel around the United States for Army training. John grew up in a military family. His Father works as a Warrant Officer in the Minnesota National Guard and his Brother, Curtis, is in the Marine Corps and is also deployed right now.John has always wanted to serve his country
Moreover, my military career has also seen meaningful accomplishments. As a Non-Commissioned Officer, I have always received above average ratings on annual evaluations, which has led to increasingly greater leadership and responsibility roles well above my pay grade. I am fortunate to have had incredible opportunities in my life, which is why it is extremely important for me to give back as much as possible. This has been demonstrated through five years of volunteer work with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) organization. My duties primarily consisted of performing supplemental funeral services for Veterans who have passed away, but do not have full military honors. Assisting and supporting my education institutions is also a priority to me. For instance, I was invited as a guest speaker from my former community college to lecture four-hundred students interested in science fields on the concepts of battlefield forensics. Lastly, McDaniel College requested an interview, alongside my wife (who is also in the Army), in regard to my opinion and support towards the recent Department of Defense policy on women serving in combat roles. I was humbled by the college press publishing the article on the front page of
Being a soldier was a really tough life. In the end I hated doing the same thing day after day with no change in sight, I despised the leaders that didn 't take care of their subordinates, and most importantly, I couldn 't lead my soldiers from the front anymore. I 'll be the first one to say that joining the army was the best thing to happen to me. I have grown so much as a person and the lessons I learned are invaluable. In the end I realized the negative factors outweighed any possible benefit I might receive from continued service. It was time for me to
Personal History: I was born and raised here in this beautiful state of Idaho. While growing up I was fortunate enough to have played many different sports. The sports I participated in were flag-football, tennis, soccer and eventually martial arts. I wanted to take a break from sports for one year and join a group whose objective it was to serve and help the community. The Gem State Young Marines were doing just that, offering volunteer’s to those of the community who needed help. I was only a member for one year but, over the course of that year, I had completed more than two hundred and fifty hours of volunteer time. In by doing so, at that time president Barack Obama had awarded me the Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award. Serving my
I am certain that pursuing the Master’s of Strategic Leadership and Design would be a mutually beneficial arrangement for me and the program. I will be taking a huge step toward the next level of my career at a top tier university in Indiana and the program will be able to take advantage of the contributions that a well-rounded, experienced, and dedicated student can provide.
...my work had a direct and lasting effect on the DoD. I am able to clearly see the impact of my job at AFOTEC and that makes what I do very worthwhile.